Future Leaders Joining Today’s Global Conversation
Posted on: 15 Oct 2025
Student voice is a powerful lens through which to view education in action. The article below was written by a Sixth Form Politics student at EHS, offering first-hand insight into a thought-provoking event that brought real-world debate into the classroom.
Posted on: 15 Oct 2025
Student voice is a powerful lens through which to view education in action. The article below was written by a Sixth Form Politics student at EHS, offering first-hand insight into a thought-provoking event that brought real-world debate into the classroom.
On Friday 10 October 2025, Edgbaston High School hosted a Politics and Ethics Question Time and invited St Paul’s Girls’ School to attend. The audience consisted of students from Years 10 to 13, all eager to ask their thought-provoking questions.
The panel, chaired by sixth formers Layla Majid and Niamh Crosbie, featured Preet Gill MP, Conservative councilor Alex Yip, Mr Shabbir Mohamed, and law student (and EHS Old Girl) Gursharan Bhamra. Together, they explored a range of political and ethical topics, including current challenges facing UK politics by emerging parties, such as Reform, controversial comments made by Robert Jenrick about Birmingham, and differing views on taxation policy. The discussion offered a broad spectrum of perspectives, contributing to a well-rounded and engaging debate.
Mr Shabbir Mohamed and law student Gursharan Bhamra contributed to a wide-ranging discussion on ethics, international law, and youth engagement in politics. Topics included the UK’s role in international conflicts, particularly the Israel-Palestine situation, and whether the voting age should be lowered to 16. Both panelists offered thoughtful insights, helping to stimulate debate and encourage critical thinking among the student audience.
The audience thoroughly enjoyed the event and responded with great enthusiasm as the panel addressed several controversial and engaging questions. The discussion captivated listeners, with many students describing it as both informative and enriching. The event ultimately encouraged greater political awareness and deepened students’ interest in global affairs. It also ignited a passion for politics among students, inspiring some to consider it as a prospective career path in the future. We are very grateful to all the members of the panel for giving up their time to speak and share their knowledge with us.
Addison Byrne, Year 13 Politics student
Events like these are about more than discussion, they empower young people to take their place in national and global conversations. At EHS, we believe that understanding the world is the first step to shaping it, and opportunities like this give our students the confidence and platform to do exactly that.
